Grants for Nonprofits - Local

The Philadelphia City Fund is offering a one-year grant of $15,000 to Philadelphia-based organizations working towards long-term environmental justice and community resilience, with activities including community organizing, education, youth leadership, and project implementation, to be used within 12 months of being awarded.

The South Florida Cultural Consortium, funded by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, offers grants of $15,000 or $7,500 to emerging, mid-career, and established visual and media artists residing in Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe or Palm Beach Counties, with the awards based on artistic excellence and consistency in work from the last three years, and recipients also participate in a local exhibition.

The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is offering grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for a period of 3 years to non-profit organizations, HOAs, K-12 schools, and community-based organizations in Larimer County, Colorado, to fund projects that enhance natural landscapes, provide environmental education, improve access to nature, support local agricultural food production, or conduct research on county open spaces, with the application deadline set for October 11, 2024.

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County in Indiana is offering a grant for charitable programs and projects in areas such as adult education, agriculture, disability, disadvantaged education, environmental wellness, and wildlife conservation, prioritizing proposals that impact a substantial number of people, offer practical solutions to current problems, encourage cooperation, and come from established non-profit organizations, with a deadline of October 1, 2024.

The Metro Regional Arts Council's Flexible Support grant, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, is available for Minnesota-based arts and cultural organizations or groups to fund operations, enhance organizational capacity, or support arts programming, with a focus on enhancing Minnesotans' access to the arts.

The Somerset County Tourism Grant Program, funded by GO Laurel Highlands, offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to nonprofit or for-profit businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, for marketing initiatives and visitor center operations aimed at boosting tourism and overnight stays in the region.

The Fayette County Tourism Grant Program, administered by GO Laurel Highlands, offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to nonprofit or for-profit businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, for marketing, tourism enhancement, operational expenses, and visitor center operations, with the aim of boosting tourism and economic activity in the region.

The GO Laurel Highlands is offering a tourism grant ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for marketing, enhancement of attractions, and special events aimed at increasing visitation and economic activity in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with applications to be submitted by October 4, 2024.

The Lewis County is seeking applications for its Youth Development Program. Donor Name: Lewis County State: New York County: Lewis County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: OCFS encourages municipalities to fund a wide variety of youth development programs including, but not limited to, the following: Citizenship and Civic Engagement (youth leadership, cultural competency, race equity, etc.) Community (youth activism, mentoring, community service, etc.) Economic Security (career development, life skills, etc.) Physical and Emotional Health (seasonal activities like summer camp, opportunities for creative expression, etc.) Education (“out-of-school time” programming to support educational engagement like drop-out prevention services, etc.) Family (conflict resolution supports like restorative practices, etc.) Project Period October 1, 2024- September 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Programs eligible for funding must meet the criteria below: Serve youth under 21 years of age. Provide community-level services, opportunities, and supports designed to promote positive youth development. Have a non-discrimination policy and not deny youth services based on ethnicity/race, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or other disability, national origin, or any protected characteristic under local, state, and/or federal law. Collect data, including participant demographic information, as required by OCFS in a manner that allows for accurate reporting of anonymized aggregate data. Demonstrate competency in the areas of governance, monitoring and evaluation, partnership, and financial stewardship For more information, visit Lewis County.

The Hutchinson Community Foundation in Reno County, Kansas is offering Changemakers at Work grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for a year, to fund projects that foster community building, enhance community pride, and promote placemaking, open to 501(c)(3) organizations serving Reno County.

The Community Foundation of Randolph County in Indiana offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations for one-time projects, start-up costs for new programs, and capital needs, primarily focusing on areas such as youth, elderly, education, arts & culture, and community development, but does not fund religious purposes, individual needs, or tax-supported services.

The Washington County health Living Fund seeks to encourage organizations or causes that work to prevent and/or treat negative external influences to human bodies and minds. Donor Name: Bartlesville Community Foundation State: Oklahoma County: Washington County (OK) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The funds will be available for specific programs, not operating expenses. Examples include but are not limited too: teaching prevention, rehabilitating criminal offenders, assessing and treating adolescents, promoting healthy living. Funding Information Grant requests submitted to this fund should not exceed $10,000 and cannot be more than 50% of the total project cost. For more information, visit BCF.

The Town of Crested Butte is offering a Community Grant Program, ranging from $1000 to $10,000, for nonprofit organizations that provide significant benefits to the community, with a focus on addressing the pandemic and housing crisis, and promoting equity, diversity, creativity, and inclusion.

The City of Marfa in Texas is offering an Advertising Reimbursement Grant Program, funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax, to groups and businesses that promote tourism and the hotel industry by advertising their events outside the local area, with a maximum award of $3,500, prioritizing those that generate overnight visitors and rent local facilities for their events.

The City of Marfa in Texas offers Arts & Culture Grants, funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax, to organizations promoting tourism and the hotel/convention industry through arts, historical restoration, and preservation projects, with priority given to those generating overnight visitors and renting local facilities for their events.

The Central Indiana Community Foundation invites applicants for the Summer Youth Program Fund, a grant supporting free or low-cost enrichment programs for Marion County youth, with funds potentially used for staffing, program materials, meals, scholarships, and modest capital equipment purchases, open to tax-exempt organizations or those with a fiscal sponsor.

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 Union County History Re-Grant Program for Special Projects and General Operating. Donor Name: Union County Board of County Commissioners State: New Jersey County: Union County (NJ) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Types of Grants  The Re-Grant Program includes two types of grants: General Operating Support (GOS) grants provide assistance for the basic costs of operation such as programming, preservation of collections, salaries, marketing, and more. Funding is available to Union County based historical societies, house museums or historic sites only. The maximum GOS grant request is $7,500. Special Project (SP) grants support history organizations, museums, schools, libraries and similar organizations with collections or programming relating to Union County and New Jersey state history. The maximum SP grant request is $5,000. Eligible Expenses  General Operating Support (GOS) Grants Salaries and wages Contracted services/outside fees and services Printing, publicity, marketing Postage and phone/internet Fundraising and development Staff training Lease expenses Mortgage interest Equipment purchase, installation, and lease (e.g., computers, office furnishings, files) Utilities and HVAC (purchase, installation, and operational costs of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) Maintenance of collections and the interiors of structures (Note: Interior construction is not considered maintenance and is not an eligible expense.) Basic grounds maintenance Travel and transportation (automobile travel @$.31/mile, train, or air coach travel) Insurance Licensing and registration fees (e.g., New Jersey charities registration) Planning for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Long-term and strategic planning Audits Special Project Grant (GOS) Microfilm/digitization Travel and/or maintenance while conducting research Archival or research library user fees Oral history transcription Wages or stipends for project personnel, such as conservators, curators, educational consultants, and researchers Honoraria, travel, and maintenance for speakers Supplies to be used in the project (such as digital storage, audiotapes, videotapes, storage materials, office supplies, and materials for educational projects) Materials for fabricating and installing exhibitions Payment of exhibition loan fees and shipping costs Archival folders, boxes and other materials for conservation of historical materials such as manuscripts, books, costumes, and photographs Publishing, printing and binding Photography or photocopying Production of promotional or advertising materials Equipment rental (call the office for rentals in excess of $1,000) Equipment purchases with the following restrictions: Only institutions and organizations may use grant funds to purchase major items, such as computers or video cameras. All grant recipients, however, may use grant funds to purchase items such as inexpensive tape recorders and computer software. Travel expenses with the following limits: Automobile travel: $.31 per mile Speakers’ honoraria in the following amounts: A. Keynote speaker, up to $750 (one keynote speaker per program); B. Main speaker, up to $500; C. Chairperson or moderator, up to $150; D. Panelist, up to $125 per person. Eligibility Requirements  General Operating Support (GOS) Grants Union County based, non-profit history organizations must: have collections or programming relating to Union County or local history be incorporated in the state of New Jersey be defined as a non-profit organization under section 501(c) (3) or 501(c ) (4) by the Internal Revenue Service, or pending same have been in existence at least two years demonstrate an ability to provide history programs and/or services to the public  Units of government, including schools and libraries, must: provide Union County or local history programs, services or activities describe in detail the portion of the applicant’s work related to the proposed history program/project Grant recipients must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and maintain good standing with all required state and federal filings. Applicants must show that grant funds will permit them to expand, enhance or introduce Union County and/or local history programs or services. Organizations cannot use grant monies as a means to reduce their expenditures on history programs or services by using these funds as replacement funds. Special Project Grant (GOS) Union County based, non-profit history organizations must: have collections or programming relating to Union County or local history be incorporated in the state of New Jersey be defined as a non-profit organization under section 501(c) (3) or 501(c ) (4) by the Internal Revenue Service, or pending same have been in existence at least two years demonstrate an ability to provide history programs and/or services to the public Units of government, including schools and libraries, must: provide Union County or local history programs, services or activities describe in detail the portion of the applicant’s work related to the proposed history program/project  Union County based non-history/non-profit organizations must be incorporated in the State of New Jersey have been in existence at least two years be defined as a non-profit organization under section 501(c) (3) or 501(c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Service, or pending same. include a copy of the organization’s IRS letter of determination in the original application packet only. describe in detail the programs, services and activities that relate to the proposed history program/project Grant recipients must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and maintain good standing with all required state and federal filings. Applicants must show that grant funds will permit them to expand, enhance or introduce Union County and/or local history programs or services. Organizations may not use grant monies as a means to reduce their own expenditures on history programs or services by using these funds as replacement funds. For more information, visit Union County.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government units for projects that directly benefit the residents of Blaine County, Montana, addressing important community needs.

The Tourism Grant Program offered by the Town of Matthews is designed to provide financial assistance to organizations that deliver events or programs promoting visitation and tourism in Matthews. Donor Name: Town of Matthews State: North Carolina Town: Matthews Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grant is funded solely through tourism related taxes (hotel occupancy, prepared food & beverage, car rentals). Eligibility Criteria  Organizations must have a current non-profit status Promotion of tourism and visitation to Matthews must be a goal of the project listed on the application Programs should have short and/or long-term potential of attracting visitors to Matthews Organizations receiving grants are required to submit a post project report Programs listed on the application must take place between July 1, 2024 – June 13, 2025; Programs that take place prior to grant award decisions are eligible Grant funding remaining unspent must be returned to the Town of Matthews by June 30, 2025 Submitted applications must include all information requested. For more information, visit Town of Matthews.

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for projects that improve water quality and promote community engagement in watershed restoration efforts in Montgomery County, Maryland.